UNION COUNTY, N.C. — Detectives with the Union County Sheriff’s Office have arrested four individuals accused of attempting to sexually exploit minors online as part of an ongoing operation. The arrests are the result of proactive online investigations conducted by the Special Victims Unit since February, targeting individuals using chat rooms and social media to […]
I’ve been speaking a lot lately about one of my favorite topics: the need for threat prioritization. The threat landscape is expanding and evolving. The volume of threats continues to increase, especially in the ransomware space, which has seen longstanding groups splinter and new ones emerge organically. And tradecraft is growing and evolving as well. […]
BOISE, Idaho (CBS2) — While an all-digital landscape makes it easier for people to connect, it brings with it the increased risk of cyberattacks. The State of Idaho has agencies and procedures in place to help mitigate those threats, but with a lack of personnel and funding, challenges can arise. That is why a program […]
Wednesday, April 30, 2025 4:15PM MONTGOMERY COUNTY, Texas (KTRK) — A Montgomery County man has been sentenced to life in prison for sexually assaulting a child for years. The victim, now an adult, spoke at Darrell Ray Vaughn’s trial and detailed years of abuse from when she was 12 until she was 17. Last week, […]
Guest blog courtesy of Halcyon.Hellcat is a rapidly evolving ransomware strain that has distinguished itself through innovative and highly effective tactics, techniques, and procedures (TTPs). Since emerging in mid-2024, it has targeted critical sectors such as government, education, and energy with increasing precision and sophistication. Operating under a Ransomware-as-a-Service (RaaS) model, Hellcat combines business scalability […]
FBI releases annual cybercrime report for Georgia As we spend more of our personal and financial lives online, criminals are taking advantage. The FBI’s annual report on cybercrime and fraud show dramatic increases across the country and here in Georgia. And law enforcement officers on the front lines say education is one of the keys […]
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Table of Contents Ransomware Evolution Payment Rates Types of Ransomware Attack Vectors TTPs Victimology As we approach the one year anniversary of two prominent ransomware group collapses (Lockbit and BlackCat/ALPHV), we find the ransomware ecosystem to be as fractured and uncertain as it did in the months following these events. The Ransomware-as-a-Service (RaaS) model remains […]
Haryana is stepping up its fight against cybercrime with a significant rise in enforcement actions, public engagement, and financial recovery, according to Additional Chief Secretary (Home) Dr Sumita Misra. She affirmed the state’s commitment to creating a secure digital environment for every citizen. Currently, 29 Cyber Crime Police Stations are operational across the state, and […]
Fr Hans Zollner, one of the Church’s leading safeguarding experts, tells Vatican News that the Church can play an important role in pointing out the risks of artificial intelligence when those in positions of responsibility are reluctant to do so. By Christine Seuss On the 21st and 22nd of March, the Vatican is hosting a […]
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